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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5119 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.

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What 5,119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers "excellent food, service, and views," making it a beloved choice for visitors to Hilton Head. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," with standout service from servers like Jody and Kevin. The restaurant's beautiful waterside location is perfect for enjoying a "great sunset view."

5,119 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Lancashire21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience! Location is beautiful. Highly recommended!

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  2. Chris VIP

    Charleston11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Inside dining experience was mediocre at best. Outside views were nice but that doesn’t make up for the uninspired main courses. Will not be returning.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Chris, Thank you for dining with us however, we are terribly sorry to hear you did not have an enjoyable experience. We would like to hear more about your recent visit and the dishes you ordered so we can share your feedback with our culinary team. At your convenience, if you would please message or email us back. We would love to hear from you! Thank you! Regards, The Management Team

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  3. Mary VIP

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent although I would have preferred my fish and sides separated on my plate, not all stacked together. Our waitress Mary Sue was great. Definitely will be back on our next trip.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review! We will be sure to share your feedback with our culinary team and recognize Mary Sue for her outstanding service as well. We look forward to seeing you next time!

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  4. JIM

    South Dakota64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service & food. Had the Dublin Lawyer special & was very happy w/my choice.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jim, Thank you for dining with us! We will be sure to share your kind words with our culinary team! Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. poochette

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got an outdoor table even though none was listed as available! Yeah! Great dessert as birthday treat! Dockside is by far my favorite restaurant!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday last night! Were happy to hear you got a table in a timely manner, and enjoyed your birthday dessert! It's wonderful to hear that we are your favorite!

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  6. IKOIKO

    Richmond33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent for our party of 8. Menu included a wide variety of seafood and BBQ dishes. Lovely view of Scull from almost any seat in the restaurant.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind feedback on our ability to provide great service for larger parties! We also appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge the great views our restaurant has to offer. Please come back to enjoy more of our seafood and barbecue soon!

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  7. Claudia

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my friends birthday and we went to celebrate. The service was wonderful and so accommodating. The food was delicious. I had the grilled shrimp & flounder with green beans & low country rice & beans. My friend had the salmon, green beans & sweet potatoes. Everything was delicious. Only one problem was that the sweet potatoes were not quite done. They gave us a delicious brownie with ice cream to celebrate. We had margueritas & they were also a love average. We had a great time with delicious food &’a great view. We ll definitely be back.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing Dockside to celebrate this occasion! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our food and exceptional service. Anytime something is not to your liking with your meal please don't hesitate to let us know, we are happy to mend the situation to your liking. We are happy to hear your enjoyed your overall experience and we look forward to having you back soon! Tell your friend we said Happy Birthday!

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  8. Madison

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere! Highly recommend!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Madison, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. It's always good to hear that the food and atmosphere are to your liking. We are looking forward to having you back in soon.

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  9. Jenifer VIP

    Alabama17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good restaurant, good food. Good selection, very nice view. Had crab legs and low country boil. Both were excellent.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to having you back soon!

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  10. Barbara

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall pretty good. Ambience is great. Service was good.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Barbara, Thank you for dining with us! We hope we have the pleasure of serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-3625.

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 5119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 64 times today
Google Map for Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alecia Angioletti
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